Lucas running back Mason Galco heads for the end zone during a Division VII, Region 24 quarterfinal victory over West Unity Hilltop. Galco earned first-team All-Ohio honors on Wednesday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lucas senior running back Mason Galco spearheaded a contingent of 15 Richland County football players who earned All-Ohio honors this week, according to the Associated Press.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior was a Division VII first-team selection on Wednesday night after leading the Cubs to their first two playoff wins in school history and a regional runner-up trophy.

He was joined on the All-Ohio squad by Madison junior receiver Tyrell Ajian. The 6-foot-1, 187-pounder was a second-team selection in Division III. The Rams’ star is the most highly-rated recruit in the county and has been offered by Notre Dame and Michigan State among other schools.

Tyrell Ajian

In Division II, Mansfield Senior junior running back Brian Benson (5-7, 170) also collected second-team accolades.

In Division IV, Shelby sophomore quarterback Brennan Armstrong (6-2, 190) was a second-team pick, as was Ontario senior Alex Vredenburgh (5-10, 170).

Galco’s teammate, Ryan Cook, a 5-11, 201-pound senior, was a second-team linebacker in Division VII.

Mansfield Senior linebacker Marvin Parker, 6-2, 205-pound senior, was a third-team honoree in Division II.

Surveying the Defense

Mansfield Senior defensive lineman Mario Young was a special-mention choice in Division II. It was his first year of football.

Making special mention in Division III were Madison’s Sean Williams and Lexington’s Tony Gerrell.

The Division IV special-mention list includes Shelby’s Devin Tuttle, Devon Brooks and Dylan Shaffer.

In Division VII, two more Lucas Cubs were special-mention picks, Jacob Arnold and senior quarterback Rueben Luna.

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